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Presentation Information

Presentation Date:

September 28, 2018

Expiration Date:

August 31, 2021 12:00 AM

Presentation Location:

Washington, DC

Presentation Objectives

Discuss the role of the Mediterranean diet in improving cardiometabolic health, achieving weight control and increasing longevity

Review the clinical trials that support the Mediterranean diet

Cite the key components of the Mediterranean diet that favorably impact long-term health

Prescribe the ketogenic diet effectively and appropriately for patients affected by overweight and obesity

The Role of the Mediterranean Diet for Weight Control, Optimal Health, and Longevity

Dr. Ozner is one of America’s leading advocates for heart disease prevention. Dr. Ozner is a board-certified cardiologist, a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and of the American Heart Association, Medical Director of Wellness & Prevention at Baptist Health South Florida and a well-known regional and national speaker in the field of preventive cardiology. He is also the Symposium Director for the annual "Miami Cardiometabolic Summit".

The Ketogenic Diet

Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt is a Swedish MD specialized in family medicine. He is the founder and CEO of Diet Doctor, a company of 50+ coworkers with the purpose of empowering people everywhere to revolutionize their health. It provides information about healthy lifestyles, with a focus on using low-carb and ketogenic diets to treat obesity and related diseases. DietDoctor.com is available in English and Spanish, and is the world's largest low-carb site, with over 300,000 daily visits.

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